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September iPhone photos

We are two days into October now and I just realized that September ended. I have quite a few pictures on my phone from September. Sometimes it’s hard to narrow down to an acceptable amount to post.

Star Wars party=Princess Leia inspired hair

 

  

a couple pictures from our anniversary

 

 

ice cream date 🙂

 

 

my *gorgeous* new necklace from Poppy and Fern

She has so many beautiful hand embroidered designs–such a fun, unique piece!

 

fun homeschool perk–Star Wars curriculum

 

the kids loves books almost as much as I do (I joined a book club at the library yesterday!!)

 

 

more hot air balloons–because I love them! 

Also, speaking of hot air balloons and Poppy and Fern—> LOOK

 

 

 

 

 

apple picking with Chris and Rachel was a wonderful way to end September

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…and my first gif ever!! Chris showed off his juggling skills with the apples!

Happy October!

 

October 2, 2014

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August iphone photos

August was wonderful and awful at the same time. I came across this quote the other day and it is super encouraging for anyone who has been or is currently in a “dark moment”

 

“In the darkness we have a choice that is not really there in better times. We can choose to serve God just because he is God. In the darkest moments we feel we are getting absolutely nothing out of God or out of our relationship to him. But what if then—when it does not seem to be paying or benefiting you at all—you continue to obey, pray to, and seek God, as well as continue to do your duties of love to others? If we do that—we are finally learning to love God for himself, and not for his benefits.” ~Tim Keller

And with that in mind, here are some of the brighter moments that God has blessed me with in August.

 

 

 

these boys absolutely love their baby sister

standing outside with our mouths open wide

 

my dad turned 60 in August–family dinner at Olive Garden

 

national frozen custard day in my new favorite dress 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you think a dress is gaudy, chances are that I would happily put it on Evangeline. The more frills, the better

 

baby Zeke is here and I love him 🙂

 

 

Liam is 6–which means I’ve been a mom for 6 years!! Crazy!

 

dollar tree made this kid’s dreams come true with their bow and arrow–he’s ready for a wooden one now!

 

 

and because I couldn’t not celebrate national burger day—

a leftover burger reheated with a waffle iron. #wafflebun

 

This weekend Don and I will be celebrating 7 years of marriage! 

Happy September!

September 2, 2014